Meeting Business Credit Criteria

Ensure that you have fulfilled the requirements below prior to seeking business credit.

  • Business Phone (FCC Register)
  • Business Phone (411 Directory)
  • EIN (Established with the IRS)
  • Professional Business Website with a Distinctive Digital Presence
  • Business Email (admin@vergefive.com)
  • Business Active with (Secretary of State) for past 90+ days
  • Business Bank Account for past 90+ days

Every agency and creditor must list your business the exact same way.

Ensure Business Consistency: Audit Affiliates for Uniformity Now!

Now is the opportune moment to conduct a thorough audit of all the entities you are affiliated with in order to guarantee their uniformity. It is imperative that you ascertain that each agency, creditor, supplier, and trade credit vendor has your business registered under the precise same name. Additionally, the (NAP) Name, address and phone number associated with your business must be identical across all listings.


For instance, one entity may have you registered as "ABC, Inc.", while another identifies you as "AB Consultants", and yet another as "AB Consultants, Inc". Furthermore, there may be slight discrepancies such as "Suite 400", "# 400", and "Apt. 400". These differences are significant and should be rectified whenever possible.


Take the necessary time to verify that key agencies such as the State, IRS, Bank, and the 411 national directory have your business listed accurately, using your Exact Legal Name. Also, ensure that every bill you receive (e.g., power bill, phone bill, landlord invoices) accurately reflects your business name and is addressed to your business location.

 All Agencies List Business Exactly The Same

 Make Sure You Check Them All

These business identifiers are essential for the success of your business financing and building business credit.:

1. Your State

2. Your County

3. Your City

4. The IRS

5. Your Bank

844-480-2800 Directory Assistance


Take the time now to verify that each agency has your business listed the same:


The Owners Personal Credit Can Play A Role

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Owners Personal Credit - Where Does It Need To Be?

The ability to secure financing, particularly in the early stages, may be contingent upon one's personal credit. We understand that one of the primary motivations for establishing business credit is to separate personal finance from the business owners. The good news is that you're well on your way to achieving this goal.


By building robust business credit scores, you'll have the opportunity to obtain vendor lines of credit, credit cards, vehicle leases, and various other forms of business financing solely based on your business credit. However, it's important to note that personal credit scores still play a role in the equation, a fact that many business credit building services tend to overlook.


In the business realm, the personal credit scores of the business owners (anyone with a stake of 15% or more) or company officers (such as CEO, President, CFO, etc.) can have an impact. Ideally, personal credit scores above 680 are preferred. If business owners or officers possess credit scores above 720, more financing options will become available at lower interest rates, resulting in a higher likelihood of approval.

Anyone who owns 20% or more of the business may be asked to sign personally



Previously we talked about having the owner's personal FICO 8 scores in the 720 or higher range. While that is optimal, there are a spectrum of financial products that start in the 640 FICO 8 range.

Business lending is not like personal lending therefore here are some things to keep in mind:

  1. Keep all revolving accounts (credit cards) below 45% balance to limit.
  2. Maintain a maximum debt to income ratio of 45% or below at all times.
  3. Minimize inquiries. Do not allow more than three (3) in any 90 day period.
  4. Try to acquire revolving accounts with limits of $5,000+. Higher is better.
  5. Do not close old accounts. Having aged accounts is a lending bonus.
  6. Clear off all collections, judgments, and charge-offs before applying.
  7. Strive to get and maintain 720 or higher FICO 8 personal credit scores.



*** Caution - Purchasing Authorized User Accounts ***

The general rule in all credit reporting is do not commit fraud. Here is an example:


Authorized user account abuse has become a tool that fraudsters are using as a way to pump up personal credit reports and scores. DON'T DO IT!


The process involves fraudsters offering to add you to credit card accounts belonging to individuals with impeccable payment histories and high credit limits. The objective is to boost your credit scores by having these high limit cards with outstanding payment records appear on your credit reports. However, business lenders can easily identify these deceptive tactics. These accounts will have no connection to you or the actual cardholders. Consequently, you run the danger of being labeled as a potential fraud, which can cast doubt on the legitimacy of your business. As a result, all your loan applications for your business will be denied.


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